People
Battling more than demographics
Job hopping, premature promotions could be more of a threat to the acquisition workforce.
Acquisition
Schedules panel examines ‘the clause’
The controversial price reduction clause is at the center of debate about competition in contracting.
People
Defense bill would halt A-76 competition
The Defense Authorization bill for fiscal 2009 would impose a three-year moratorium on A-76 competitions and require stronger contractor ethics rules.
People
DOD moves to limit excessive pass-through costs
An interim rule seeks to limit contractor charges for subcontracted work.
People
Letter: Time to settle federal e-forms procurement
A reader writes that the General Services Administration needs to award the contract for e-forms.
People
Letter: Doan was misunderstood
A reader writes that Doan's mission may not end with her departure.
People
DHS seeks IT procurement management system
The Homeland Security Department is asking industry for information as it seeks to create an automated system to manage task orders from its major information technology procurement programs.
Modernization
Vendor assailed for unfair marketing
Encryption company accused of using government assessments that don’t exist.
People
Letter: Doan understood procurement official exodus but IG didn't
A reader says Doan tried to tackle the root of contracting problems early, while the IG's solutions are continuing to drive employees out.
People
Could frequent industry days help DOD deliver systems?
Acquisition officials propose better and more frequent government/industry communication to solve program delays and cost overruns.
Acquisition
Performance contracts fall short
Audits point to a need for additional training to develop contracting officers’ knowledge.
People
Editorial: Rob Burton: A steady hand
Burton's consistency in good government procurement will be missed as he retires.
People
Soloway: Challenges are opportunities
GSA must seize the moment to rebuild relations with federal agency customers and Congress.
People
Fox: Doan picked a good fight
By standing up to GSA’s inspector general, Doan showed she understood the proper role of IGs.
People
Aronie: The Eagle and the Arrow
Doan waged bold battles during her tenure, but those battles ended up being distracting.
Modernization
Post-Doan GSA to focus on customers
Critics: She ‘broke a lot of china,’ but gave little thought to what happens next.
Acquisition
DISA awards 14 large biz Encore II contracts
Encore II contractors will provide network-centric related services in such areas as command and control, intelligence and mission support.
People
Editorial: End of the Doan era
GSA Administrator Lurita Doan couldn't overcome her missteps along the path to fighting a good fight.
People